Picture hanging system

Abstract

A picture hanging system comprises an elongate support member arranged for attachment to a wall or ceiling so as to define a cavity, an opening for the cavity having a projection arranged to restrict the width of the opening; and a picture mounting unit comprising a rigid element for attachment to a support element for the picture, wherein the rigid element is configured so as to be insertable through the opening in a first orientation thereof, in which second orientation the rigid element cannot pass through the opening.

I claim: 
     
       1. A picture hanging system, comprising an elongate support member arranged for attachment to a wall or ceiling so as to define a cavity, an opening for the cavity having a projection arranged to restrict the width of the opening; a picture mounting means comprising a rigid element for attachment to a support means for the picture;   said rigid element being configured so as to be insertable through the opening in a first orientation thereof, and to be moveable within the cavity into a second orientation thereof, in which second orientation the rigid element cannot pass through the opening;   said elongate support comprising a first part and a second part which are structured and arranged to releasably snap-fit together; and   wherein in said second orientation the rigid element rests against both parts, such that any load applied by the picture mounting means acts to urge the first and second parts together.   
     
     
       2. The picture hanging system according to claim 1, wherein the first part is for attachment to the wall or ceiling, and the projection is provided on the second part. 
     
     
       3. The picture hanging system according to claim 1, wherein the picture support means is a flexible cord.